Dr. Nguyen Thien Hung

Psychiatrists treat a wide range of mental health conditions, such as:

• Depression and bipolar disorder
• Anxiety, panic, and phobic disorders
• Learning and developmental disorders
• Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Sleep disorders
• Substance and addictive disorders
• Dementia and other age-related cognitive decline

You should see a Psychiatrist if you have:

• Feelings of sadness, anxiety, or irritability that last a long time
• Changes in sleep or appetite
• Difficulty concentrating or performing your work or studies
• Hallucinations, delusions, or disorganised thinking
• Unexplained physical conditions associated with stress
• Changes in behaviour, significant mood changes or thoughts of harming yourself

A Psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD) and can prescribe medications and manage medical treatments for mental conditions. A Psychologist has a doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and engages in therapy, counselling, and psychological testing, but does not prescribe medication.

Psychiatrists may offer:

• Medication management (like antidepressants, mood stabilisers, antipsychotics, etc.)
• Psychotherapy (talk therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy)
• Lifestyle counselling and stress management
• Advanced therapies (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation [TMS] or Electroconvulsive Therapy [ECT])

A diagnosis is reached by conducting an extensive interview, administering a psychological evaluation, reviewing the medical history, and sometimes using lab tests or brain imaging to help rule out any other medical issues.

Of course. A Psychiatrist can help determine if issues relating to sleep or stress are associated with someone's anxiety, depression, or a medical problem, and can treat those effectively.